Question

In squeeze ramming, plate is always provided with a contour to achieve a better hardness of the sand.

(a) True

(b) False

The question was posed to me in unit test.

The origin of the question is Methods of Ramming Mold Boxes topic in division Mold and Mold Making of Casting-Forming-Welding I

Answer 1

Right choice is (a) True

For explanation I would say: Generally, the hardness achieved follows the contour of the squeeze plate which is in contact with the sand, Contour is always provided with the plate to match the pattern to achieve a better uniform hardness of the mould. So, application of contour is very essential for better and efficient ramming.